Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    Where did the idiom "ballpark figure" come from as having the meaning a rough estimate? Especially, when actual baseball statistics are meticulously and accurately kept for every game and play?

    Question #125762. Asked by Trivia87. (Apr 20 12 11:23 AM)


    beergirllaura

    		It came about not through statistics, but from the element of chance as far as where a 'hit' ball might land.

    http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ballpark_estimate

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballpark_figure

    Apr 20 12, 11:28 AM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    As a ballpark figure, for how much would a Ming vase sell?

    As per a rough estimate an average lead pencil can draw a 35-mile long line, but roughly how many English words can the pencil write?

    Who was the only man to play a Major League baseball game and an NFL game in the same day?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Statistics 101
    What do you know about the science of statistics? A relatively easy quiz on basic concepts.
    		Statistics and Probability Tough
    10 Q
    crisw
    May 29 02
    3894 plays
    2 Game On
    This is my first quiz and also a quiz devoted to ten game shows. Good luck!
    		Mixture: Game Shows Average
    10 Q
    ChampCamp
    Jan 17 08
    2688 plays
    3 'Game On'
    The debate with Ritchie is on.
    		'West Wing' - Season 4 Average
    10 Q
    pennie1478
    Jan 26 04
    702 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.